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January 22, 1983 - MTV Made Its Debut on the West Coast

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On this day, January 22, 1983, MTV expanded its reach by debuting on the West Coast. After launching on the East Coast on August 1, 1981, with the iconic words “Ladies and gentlemen, rock and roll,” MTV quickly became a cultural phenomenon, changing the way music was consumed and promoted.

With its 24-hour music video format and memorable VJs, MTV revolutionized the music industry, giving artists a new platform to showcase their creativity and connecting fans to their favorite songs in a visual way. The West Coast launch marked an important step in making MTV a nationwide staple of pop culture.

Fun Fact: The first music video ever played on MTV was Video Killed the Radio Star by The Buggles, a fitting anthem for the dawn of a new music era.

Trivia Question: What was the second music video ever played on MTV after Video Killed the Radio Star?
 
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